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Volunteers

There’s always something going on at the Italian Cultural Centre, be it a cultural presentation, our Italian Language School classes, a literary evening, a wine tasting, an Italian cinema screening, a bingo event, a bocce tournament, a big banquet and dance or simply administrative duties. We are looking for new volunteers to help us in our infinite task of happily spreading the best of Italian culture and celebrating our folkloristic traditions. If you join us, you will be welcomed in a friendly environment and you will meet wonderful people! We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people – no matter what background you have, whether or not you can speak Italian! We welcome everybody!

Come & volunteer at the Italian Cultural Centre!
If you think you can help – you probably can!

Download the Volunteer Information Sheet, fill it up with your personal information, your areas of interest for volunteering and your availability and deliver it to our office. We will call you as soon as we need your help and you’ll be part of our great team!

Volunteer Recognition Program

If you volunteer for 24 hours or more in one year, you will automatically earn a free general individual membership to the Italian Cultural Centre, receiving many benefits and discounts on our events and programs. As well, you will be invited to the sumptuous annual volunteer appreciation banquet and dance, held in our Grand Ballroom in celebration of the Italian Cultural Centre’s Anniversary in September.

Lifetime Memberships

If you have volunteered for 24 hours or more for 10 years or if you donate $1500, you will automatically earn a lifetime membership to the Italian Cultural Centre, receiving many benefits and discounts on our events and programs. As well, you will be invited to the sumptuous annual volunteer appreciation banquet and dance, held in our grand Ballroom in celebration of the Italian Cultural Centre’s Anniversary in September, and you will be acknowledged on stage.

Presidents’ Award

If you have volunteered for 24 hours or more for 15 years, you will be eligible for a Presidents’ Award. As well, you will be invited to the sumptuous annual volunteer appreciation banquet and dance, held in our grand Ballroom in celebration of the Italian Cultural Centre’s Anniversary in September, and you will be acknowledged on stage.

Youth Volunteer Award

We all know how important the youth is to our society. The young people are our future. At the Italian Cultural Centre we need dynamic young members to carry on our traditions and to bring innovation to our Centre.

The Birth of the Youth Volunteer Award

During a visit to Villa Carital in 2008, a young girl captured the attention of Carla Finamore while she and Joe (President of the Italian Cultural Cente Society) were visiting with the residents. With an incredible smile and gentle caring presence, this young girl was observed actively assisting the nurses with all sorts of activities. Upon speaking with the nurses, an incredible and inspiring story was uncovered and it is in this spirit that the Youth Volunteer Award was created.
That young girl’s name was Lexus Serraglio Garcea and she was only 9 years old. She had been visiting her nonna every week at Villa Carital for two years. Her cheerful demeanour and sweet smile brightened the day of all the residents with whom she also spent some time chatting and visiting. After her nonna passed away, Lexus still wanted to continue her visits with the other residents at Villa Carital. She is certainly an admirable example for her peers and a most worthy recipient of the first Youth Volunteer award for exemplifying outstanding qualities in youth for the betterment of the Italian Canadian community.